Colan, Gene - DAREDEVIL (1964-98) #72 Splash Page
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: Gene Colan pencils/Syd Shores inks; page 1; 1970; image size 10.25" x 13.5"
Marvel Japan Collection
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Gene Colan pencils/Syd Shores inks; page 1; 1970; image size 10.25" x 13.5"
Marvel Japan CollectionThis splash page from Daredevil #72 features Tagak, the Lord of the Leopards and his faithful companion Opar, as they emerge from Matt Murdoch's mask, which dominates the background of this awesome piece of early Bronze Age comic art. Gene Colan was the artist most closely associated with Daredevil until Frank Miller's tenure in the 80s. Colan's skills are on full display on this bravura page, adhering closely to Marvel's house style but incorporating elements of Steranko's pop art influence, this splash is sure to be a popular piece amongst Man Without Fear fans.
The action is this issue concerns the theft of a valuable Rembrandt painting and Daredevil's attempts to track down the culprit. Along the way he battles Tagak, fights a leopard, and eventually teams up with the leopard whisperer to bring down the real villain of the piece, a shadowy figure named Quothar. Murdoch and Tagak both discover one another are blind, but also have the ability to see through their particular super skills. This is an issue filled with action, pathos, and the impressive skills of Gene Colan, along with inker Syd Shores. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition. This Signed by Gene Colan.
Artist Information
Eugene Jules Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics, Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, and the supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
Marvel Japan CollectionThis splash page from Daredevil #72 features Tagak, the Lord of the Leopards and his faithful companion Opar, as they emerge from Matt Murdoch's mask, which dominates the background of this awesome piece of early Bronze Age comic art. Gene Colan was the artist most closely associated with Daredevil until Frank Miller's tenure in the 80s. Colan's skills are on full display on this bravura page, adhering closely to Marvel's house style but incorporating elements of Steranko's pop art influence, this splash is sure to be a popular piece amongst Man Without Fear fans.
The action is this issue concerns the theft of a valuable Rembrandt painting and Daredevil's attempts to track down the culprit. Along the way he battles Tagak, fights a leopard, and eventually teams up with the leopard whisperer to bring down the real villain of the piece, a shadowy figure named Quothar. Murdoch and Tagak both discover one another are blind, but also have the ability to see through their particular super skills. This is an issue filled with action, pathos, and the impressive skills of Gene Colan, along with inker Syd Shores. Pen and ink. Art is in excellent condition. This Signed by Gene Colan.
Artist Information
Eugene Jules Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics, Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, and the supernatural vampire hunter Blade.